Head Barista & Beverage Curator

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Company Overview

The Spirited Spot is an award-winning cocktail and culture destination known for blending elevated hospitality, immersive music experiences, and world-class mixology. With a strong identity built in Nagpur and an exciting expansion into Pune, The Spirited Spot is redefining nightlife and social dining through unforgettable guest experiences, curated events, premium cocktails, coffee experiences, and community-driven hospitality.

At TSS, hospitality is not just service — it is creativity, craftsmanship, and connection.

Pune Address

The Spirited Spot

(A unit of Ovens & Barrels Clubs Private Limited)

Survey No. 25, Eleven West by Panchshil, Unit No. 1 & 2, Ground Floor,

Pan Card Club Road, Baner, Pune – 411045

📍 Google Location:

The Spirited Spot Pune Location

📸 Instagram Handle:

@thespiritedspotnagpur

Position Details

Designation

Head Barista & Beverage Curator

Location

The Spirited Spot, Baner, Pune

Reporting To

Restaurant Manager / Beverage Head

Employment Type

Full Time

Role Objective

To lead and manage the coffee and non-alcoholic beverage program at The Spirited Spot by delivering premium beverage experiences, maintaining quality standards, driving innovation, and creating memorable guest interactions.

The role involves managing specialty coffee, artisanal teas, mocktails, coolers, wellness beverages, shakes, signature non-alcoholic creations, and café operations while ensuring consistency, creativity, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

1. Coffee & Beverage Excellence

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve premium coffee beverages with consistency and precision
• Curate and execute innovative non-alcoholic beverages including mocktails, coolers, teas, shakes, wellness drinks, and signature creations
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and beverage quality
• Develop seasonal beverage menus and signature offerings
• Maintain beverage recipes and SOP compliance

Key Metrics

• Beverage quality consistency
• Guest feedback on beverages
• Drink preparation efficiency
• Beverage innovation contribution
• Recipe adherence compliance

2. Guest Experience & Hospitality

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, engaging, and personalized guest interactions
• Recommend beverages based on guest preferences and occasions
• Build memorable café and beverage experiences
• Handle guest feedback and concerns professionally
• Maintain strong floor presence and hospitality standards

Key Metrics

• Guest satisfaction scores
• Repeat guest engagement
• Positive beverage reviews
• Guest interaction quality
• Service recovery efficiency

3. Beverage Innovation & Menu Development

Responsibilities

• Create unique and trend-forward beverage concepts aligned with TSS culture
• Introduce seasonal and experiential beverage menus
• Experiment with flavors, syrups, infusions, garnishes, and presentation styles
• Stay updated with coffee and global non-alcoholic beverage trends
• Collaborate with marketing teams during launches and activations

Key Metrics

• Signature beverage sales
• Seasonal menu performance
• Innovation contribution
• Beverage menu engagement

• Manage daily coffee and beverage station operations
• Ensure proper setup and closing procedures
• Monitor inventory and stock levels for coffee and beverage ingredients
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and hygiene standards
• Ensure smooth execution during peak service hours

Key Metrics

• Operational readiness compliance
• Inventory variance control
• Equipment downtime reduction
• Beverage station cleanliness scores
• Service speed efficiency

• Train and mentor baristas and beverage team members
• Conduct beverage tastings and skill development sessions
• Ensure SOP and hospitality compliance across the team
• Maintain grooming, discipline, and professional standards
• Encourage creativity and continuous learning

Key Metrics

• Team skill development
• Training completion status
• SOP adherence compliance
• Team productivity
• Staff engagement levels

• Promote specialty beverages and signature non-alcoholic offerings
• Drive upselling of premium coffee and mocktail experiences
• Contribute to beverage revenue growth
• Support beverage activations, collaborations, and promotional campaigns
• Build repeat café and beverage business

Key Metrics

• Beverage sales growth
• Average billing contribution
• Upselling performance
• Repeat guest ratio

• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards across beverage stations
• Ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients and dairy products
• Follow food safety and operational SOPs
• Maintain grooming and presentation standards
• Ensure equipment safety and maintenance compliance

Key Metrics

• Hygiene audit scores
• SOP compliance levels
• Equipment maintenance efficiency
• Incident reduction

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of specialty coffee, mocktails, and non-alcoholic beverage preparation
• Passion for hospitality, beverage innovation, and guest engagement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in high-energy hospitality environments
• Strong creativity in beverage presentation and flavor combinations
• Leadership and team management capabilities
• Positive personality with strong customer interaction skills
• Prior experience in premium cafés, beverage bars, restaurants, or hospitality brands preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Barista certification or hospitality-related education preferred
• 2–5 years of relevant café or beverage operations experience
• Experience in specialty coffee or premium beverage concepts preferred

Why Join The Spirited Spot?

• Opportunity to work with one of Central India’s most recognized hospitality and culture brands
• Creative and energetic work environment
• Exposure to premium beverage innovation and hospitality experiences
• Opportunities for growth, creativity, and professional development
• Culture focused on music, hospitality, creativity, and unforgettable guest experiences